HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SOUTH AFRICA TODAY | WEDNESDAY

Wed 12 November 2025:

Here’s what’s happening in *South Africa today:* 👇🏼

◼️ Argentina’s Milei reportedly skipping G20: Trump and Milei have openly expressed admiration for one another, with Argentina recently benefiting from a $20 billion currency swap deal. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation told The Citizen on Wednesday morning that no confirmation of Milei’s withdrawal had yet been received.
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/argentina-milei-g20-confirmation-dirco/

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◼️ National shutdown warning for SA: South Africans have been warned to prepare for major disruptions in the coming weeks as police and protest activity ramps up ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit at Nasrec. Police have confirmed that any groups planning to protest will be directed to a designated Speaker’s Corner where gatherings may take place without disrupting summit proceedings.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/government/842735/national-shutdown-warning-for-south-africa/

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◼️ Vodacom signs up with Starlink: According to Vodacom, integrating Starlink’s satellite backhaul into Vodacom’s mobile network will accelerate network coverage expansion while increasing network performance in rural areas. Starlink is currently available in 25 markets on the continent, but is not yet available in South Africa.
https://businesstech.co.za/news/it-services/842904/vodacom-signs-up-with-starlink/

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◼️ Ebrahim Rasool declines ANC Western Cape leadership job: The former ambassador to the US and former Western Cape premier, Ebrahim Rasool, has declined the ANC’s request to serve as convener of the Western Cape provincial task team. Last month, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said that Rasool had cited new international responsibilities.
https://www.news24.com/politics/ex-ambassador-ebrahim-rasool-declines-anc-western-cape-leadership-job

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◼️ Multiple warnings over fraudulent investment schemes: The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a series of public alerts warning South Africans about fraudulent individuals and entities impersonating legitimate financial service providers to solicit funds through social media and messaging platforms.
https://iol.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2025-11-12-fsca-issues-multiple-warnings-over-fraudulent-investment-schemes/

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